DELMARVA, - The Delmarva Chicken Association awarded $23,500 in scholarships to 12 students through its DCA College Scholarship Program.
“By supporting these students, DCA is nurturing the next generation of leaders in our chicken community,” said Holly Porter, DCA’s executive director.
Ten undergraduate students each received $2,000
Brielle Carter, University of Delaware
Macy Cook, University of Mount Olive
Mason Jewell, University of Kentucky
Avery Kerrick, University of Kentucky
Luke Michaud, University of Kentucky
Colleen Nicholson, Louisiana State University
Cailyn Pan, University of Pennsylvania
Mackenzie Spies, University of Maryland
McKenna Vest, Texas A&M University
Karley White, University of Delaware
Ean Ali Nasir, Salisbury School — received a $500 “pick of the flock” scholarship; plans to attend University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Unishma Ghimire, University of Maryland Eastern Shore — received the $3,000 Emerson Morgan Graduate Scholarship
Since 1985, DCA has awarded $270,500 through the program. Scholarships are funded by the DCA College Scholarship Golf Tournament, set for Sept. 29 at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin.